A new CNT-oriented shell theory

作者：Favata Antonino^*; Podio Guidugli Paolo

来源：European Journal of Mechanics - A: Solids , 2012, 35: 75-96.

DOI：10.1016/j.euromechsol.2012.01.006

• Shell theory
• Single- and multi-wall carbon nanotubes
• Torsion, traction and pressure problems
• Rim-flexure problems

A theory of linearly elastic orthotropic shells is presented, with potential application to the continuous modeling of Carbon NanoTubes. Two relevant features are: the selected type of orthotropic response, which should be suitable to capture differences in chirality; the possibility of accounting for thickness changes due to changes in inter-wall separation to be expected in multi-wall CNTs. A simpler version of the theory is also proposed, in which orthotropy is preserved but thickness changes are excluded, intended for possible application to single-wall CNTs. Another feature of both versions of the present theory is that boundary-value problems of torsion, axial traction, uniform inner pressure, and rim flexure, can be solved explicitly in closed form. Various directions of ongoing further research are indicated.

• 出版日期2012-10